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Penn State University · 1 day ago

Part-Time Conservation GIS Intern

Penn State University Park

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Penn State University is seeking a Part-Time Conservation GIS Intern to join their Agriculture and Environment Center. The intern will assist in developing GIS-based datasets and tools to support environmental projects, focusing on agricultural conservation and watershed restoration.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Assist the AEC Director, GIS Specialist, GIS Technician, and other staff in the development of a multitude of GIS-based datasets, tools, and maps to support its projects and programs

Collaborate with Penn State research labs providing GIS-based decision support tools to guide agricultural conservation and restoration efforts

Conduct watershed assessments for county conservation districts that help districts prioritize farmer outreach and conservation practice adoption

Develop GIS-based tools as the primary responsibility of the intern

Participate in other AEC projects as time permits like volunteer events, educational workshops, field assessments, water quality monitoring, and site visits

Qualification

ArcGIS ProArcGIS OnlineGeospatial analysisData visualizationExcelInterest in water resourcesInterest in natural resourcesInterest in environmental sciencesInterest in agricultural sciencesWriting skillsCommunication skills

Required

Relevant coursework, concentration or major in Geography/GIS sciences

Interest in water resources, natural resources, and environmental and/or agricultural sciences

Undergraduate upper-class or in early stages of graduate school (rising third year or above, but all are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on experience/background)

Excellent writing and communication skills

Demonstrated proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Excel, including geospatial analysis and data visualization

Ability to work from home

Willingness to work outside in variable weather and site conditions

Ability and willingness to conduct occasional travel (valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required)

Company

Penn State University

There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.

Founded in 1855

University Park, pa, US

10001+ employees

http://psu.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Hamza Jamjoom

Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council

Kara Pytko

Co-founder of Virtual Scientist Webinar Series

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